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The most beautiful black actresses

The ten most beautiful black actresses in the world that I know of who are also famous enough to be in the Wikipedia:

1. Jill Marie Jones (1975- ) is an American actress. She starred in the television show “Girlfriends” and was once a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys. What lips! She is not beautiful in an ordinary way, but somehow I cannot take my eyes off her. More.

2. Sanaa Lathan (1971- ) is an American actress. She is probably best known as the heroine in “Alien vs. Predator” (2004). I saw her in “Disappearing Acts” (2000) and could not take my eyes off her. Looking at her is like eating ice cream on a hot summer day. More.

3. Gabrielle Union (1972- ) is an American film actress. Of all the women here she is easily the one I have mentioned most in this blog. More.

4. Aissa Maiga (1975- ) is the highest-paid black actress in France. She is from Senegal. More.

5. Lela Rochon(1964- ) is an American film actress. She was in “Waiting to Exhale” (1995). I could look at her for ever. More.

6. Gloria Reuben (1964- ) is a Canadian actress who is best known for appearing on the television show “ER”, where she got Aids from her unfaithful husband. Her father is white, her mother Jamaican. She won Miss Black Ontario 1986. More.

7. Tamara Tunie (1959- ) is an American actress who was Jessica on “As the World Turns”. She is the only one on this list that I have seen in real life: I saw her in 1995 in Central Park in New York where she played Helen of Troy in Shakespeare’s “Troilus and Cressida”. She was beautiful! And to think she was already 36 then. More.

8.Taís Araújo (1978- ) is a Brazilian actress who became the first black actress to appear as a main character in a telenovela on Brazilian television. She once played Elza Soares, one of Brazil’s best singers, and Xica da Silva, a slave who became the richest woman in Brazil. She is a presenter on the television show “Superbonita”, about how to be beautiful! More.

9. Ildi Silva (1982- ) is a Brazilian television actress. She was discovered on the streets of Salvador and became a model. Now she is an actress. She has had only small parts so far, but she is famous enough in Brazil that the press never tires of writing about her love life. More.

10.Angela Bassett (1959- ) is an American film actress. She looks like a queen. She is by far the best actress listed here. She was in “Boyz n the Hood” (1991), “Malcolm X” (1992), “What’s Love Got to Do with it” (1993), “Waiting to Exhale” (1995) and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” (1998). She was great in them all.

You can add actress Nia Long to that list, she’s most definitely talented and nice looking young lady, and her pictures on Youtube with actor Michael Vartan (the ‘Big Shots’ mini videos are really something) are spreading like wildfire. Thanks for the list.

Wonderful tribute, but think, why is it that our culture refers to these women as “black” and/or African-American when that is only partially true? While I have no problem with anyone or this or that, I recognize that all if not every actress of mention above is mulatto or moreno, not black. The American culture does not distinguish for some reason between pure and mixed race. Why not? Since truth is truth, why not highlight the truth? Why not? PC? Beauty is beauty and while there are certainly those of pure race who are beautiful, mixed races often produce the most exotic. Is it simply too difficult to accept the truth? Probably so…

Now as for the one who said that mixed children are better looking than black children. That is just sad. I’m not saying that black is better. There are mixed raced people who are not exotic or beautiful just like it’s the same with black people or people of any race. You also have those who are exotic looking that are black skinned, light skinned, African , American, African, Indian, White etc. We have to remember that Hollywood, Bollywood or any industry is not the real representation of people. It’s a made up fantasy land. Do you really think those Greek and Roman Statues actually represent the looks of the Greeks and Romans?

And also you have to take into account that you are seeing lighter actresses because that’s who Hollywood picks. Look at the French one. That’s the only one where you see an actress that is dark skinned. Have you seen the black men in movies and commercials they can be dark while the black women has to be light. Now go watch a Nollywood movie and tell me that black women/people aren’t beautiful.

I forgot all about Lark Vorhees lol. Anyway, I think an honorable mention should be Gina Torres because she is incredible! I love her and she’s just too gorgeous. She’s been in movie, but has a HUGE cult following from TV shows: Firefly, Angel,Alias, Cleopatra 2525, Hercules, Xena, 24… and many more.

Here are two photos for ref:
Headshot

and her with hubby Lawrence Fishborn

I think she may be Dominican. Not sure. Whatever. This page should be “Most Beautiful Brown Actresses” :-p

Of course Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett was ranked 1 and 2 respectively. Since this was based on talent and not popularity, I think Angela Basset should have been given 4 squares for talent, because she is excellent. Other than that I consider the rankings to be pretty accurate.

^You know, Jill Marie Jones was someone I never noticed until I started seeing her on abagond’s lists. Then I began looking at her and I agree with abagond that she is gorgeous. I think all unique beauties have something a bit “off” about their faces, but that’s what makes them stand out amongst the average pretty people. To me Persia White, like Alicia Keys, is average in every way (although I think she is more beautiful than Alicia who seems more on the not-so-good looking side without adornments). Anyway, I love these pics of Jill Marie:

I like this list even though I don’t agree with everyone on it. Sanaa Lathan I would put at number one and I would add Garcelle Beauvais.

Thank you so much for saying what you said about Keys!!!!
I said the same thing about her on this blog some time back and I’m glad to see that somebody else is blinded by the makeup, weave and expert lightning that plain janes like her get shrouded in.

Yeah, Persia White is extremely plain. Jill is beautiful and like you, I didn’t get the buzz abut her but then I really looked at her and saw that she’s very pretty. You’re right, a true beauty has something that’s slightly “off” about them facially. That’s why I’m not crazy about plastic surgery. Our perceived physical flaws usually give us character.

I never said Persia White was the most beautiful woman in the world I just said to me she look better than her cast members. MY OPINION

I’m glad to see that somebody else is blinded by the makeup, weave and expert lightning that plain janes like her get shrouded in.

Alicia Keys might sometimes wear extensions but her real hair is quite long. Everyone on TV wears makeup and weave including white women. Jill Marie is wearing make up and weave too. Her hair looks relaxed. Like Robin said she has a horse looking face and her bottom lip hangs from the side. I dont find her most attractive sorry.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You really find White to be better looking than her co-stars? Out of curiousity, may I ask why? What about her looks elevate her over the other three women in your opinion?

I’ve said tons of times on this blog that the white women on television wear just as much makeup and weave as everyone else. They may actually wear more. Keys is not exactly a “looker” without the “works”. She’s extremely photogenic but not exactly pretty. You can put Chili, Rosario Dawson and Eva Pigford on that list with her. Some people are a natural fit for the camera yet aren’t quite “pretty.” Those aforementioned ladies are famous examples of this.

I agree with Natasha W wrt to Jill Marie Jones. I loved to watch Girlfriends after school but I never say those women as particularly “gorgeous”. The best looking , I thought, was the secretary/assistant played by Goldie Brooks..

After a while I started to notice Jill Marie Jones. She is very beautiful. The only thing “off” I can see is the size of her features. She has very large eyes and lips, more so than the average black woman. I think she pulls it off, and looks stunning. Her features are large but very balanced.

I think that I agree with Leaveum. I think that Lynn was the most attractive but I think that they downplayed her looks because of the character that she portrayed. I think that Monica was more attractive than Toni.

I’m surprised about Chili. I always thought that she is very, very pretty and very youthful looking. I’ve never seen her in person.

Co-Sign Stacey Dash is insanely attractive. Gorgeous. I used to watch Clueless after school and be captivated by Stacey Dash’s beauty. I was shocked to learn she was 28 year old when she played Dion.

Can you believe it’s been 15 years since Clueless (the movie) came out? Stacey Dash looks incredible for her 44 years. Incredible! It always amuses me when Hollywood articles say a particular white actress looks good for her age when she’s had plastic surgery up the wazoo. I swear Stacey Dash hasn’t aged a day. Striking woman!

Co-Sign Stacey Dash is insanely attractive. Gorgeous. I used to watch Clueless after school and be captivated by Stacey Dash’s beauty. I was shocked to learn she was 28 year old when she played Dion.

I agree. I use to watch the Tv series Clueless and she was always on point (hair, skin, face, and figure) Nothing wrong or “off” on Miss Dash. Drop dead gorgeous woman. I believe Stacey is passed over for roles because (a) she may have been typecasted because of clueless (b) she doesnt fit into the black woman stereotypes (ugly, fat, ghetto, or the “pretty but safe Halle Berrish types”) (c) she would take all the attention away from her white female co stars

I think that Lynn was the most attractive but I think that they downplayed her looks because of the character that she portrayed. I think that Monica was more attractive than Toni.

I agree that both Lynn and Monica are more attractive than Toni.

I’m surprised about Chili. I always thought that she is very, very pretty and very youthful looking.

I too am surprised about Chili. As far as I know she has not had any surgeries. It doesnt even look like she wears alot of make up.

What makes White so much better looking than her co-stars in your opinion?

Stacey Dash is hella hot but not what I call a true timeless beauty. But again, that’s in the eye of the beholder.

Of course, folks’ll think that Chili and the rest of them are so beautiful. They take great pictures and are famous. Yet, when you get past all of that and see them as individuals, you see that they are not exactly “pretty”.

“Alicia Keys might sometimes wear extensions but her real hair is quite long. Everyone on TV wears makeup and weave including white women. Jill Marie is wearing make up and weave too. Her hair looks relaxed.”

Right, most celebrities have the “works.” Yet Persia and Alica look more average and a little below average, respectively, to me. Their faces are just so… regular. There were plenty of them in the past and there will be plenty of them in the future, but I can’t say the same about Jill Marie Jones.

“Like Robin said she has a horse looking face and her bottom lip hangs from the side. I dont find her most attractive sorry.”

Harsh. I don’t think she looks like a horse and her lips are beautiful. I think she is a unique beauty, but yes, beauty is subjective.

mynameismyname,

“[Alicia is] extremely photogenic but not exactly pretty. You can put Chili, Rosario Dawson and Eva Pigford on that list with her.”

I thought Eva was pretty on ANTM. But looking at her currently, yes, I agree something isn’t right. Rosario, yes… I don’t like her bone structure. But Chilli? She was on my unoffical “most gorgeous celebrity” list. I might have to go looking at some new photos to see what you mean.

I’m still curious to why a poster sees White as better looking than her co-stars? I just genuinely want to know.

But yes, White and Keys, are just plain. Keys borders on unattractive without the works. Like I noted before on this blog, I saw her before she “blew up” and she was nothing to look at back then. She was also very rough and decidely masculine but that’s not neither here nor there.

See, I used to have a crush on Chili (and Rosario and Stacey). I thought she was beautiful until…I really looked at her. And saw that she’s kinda plain. I think the flawless skin, long wavy locks and makeup are the real reason why she’s thought to be very beautiful by many. She’s extremely photogenic; a natural fit for the camera but really, when you look at her (not doctored pics), she’s really not that special in terms of looks. Her and the other ladies I named are hardly unattractive but they are just “nothing special” off camera.

Certainly White is not better looking than her co-stars. She is pretty, but in a plain way. Now she stands out of course because she is pale compared to her other co stars, but other than that her features are not striking.

Chili is definitely a natural beauty. I think some people tend to confuse being pretty with being beautiful. Pretty people have average features that are symmetrical and pleasant to the eye such as Berry, Lauren London. Beautiful people tend to have a feature that is off about them or a feature that doesn’t seem to fit with the rest of their features which makes them stand out more along with a symmetrical face. Adriana Lima–eyes, Jolie–lips, Naomi Campbell–lips, bone structure and eyes, Nia Long–eye shape.

^I tend to think of Lauren London as “cute,” but I guess pretty works as well. Adriana Lima is way hyped, I definitely wouldn’t put her in the “beautiful” category. She’s a little too fake-looking and reminds me of a Hollywood version of many Puerto Ricans I knew grewing up. Naomi Campbell’s face is a little too “hard” for me, but I can see her appeal.

Certainly White is not better looking than her co-stars. She is pretty, but in a plain way. Now she stands out of course because she is pale compared to her other co stars, but other than that her features are not striking.

You used the word certainly like what you said was a fact and not an opinion. I’m not a big fan of pale skin but dont think it adds or takes anything from her. Also imo one doesnt need to be striking to look better than the other three cast members of girlfriends.

“I’m still curious to why a poster sees White as better looking than her co-stars? I just genuinely want to know.”

Whites facial features fit her face. Like Islandgirl said they may have down played her looks to fit her character. Plus her character was laid back and easy breezy I would get along with her. Jills character on the other hand was a stuck up, arrogant, diva without good reason imo.

Harsh. I don’t think she looks like a horse and her lips are beautiful.

Dont get me wrong full lips are beautiful just not the ones on Jill. Were just going to agree to disagree on Jill Marie Jones. I dont find her attractive and she is certainly not the best looking black actress Imo. Hell some of my friends are better looking than her. One thing I can say about white people is that they dont half step. When it comes to beauty that portrays them in the media/magazines/calenders/movies they pick the most beautiful they have to offer Sophia Loren, Kim Novak, Brigette Bardoe, Raquel Welch, Rita Hayworth, Jayne Mansfeild, Ava Gardner, Veronica Lake, the list goes on to their actresses/models of this day an age. The average white woman look nothing like these women. At least not in my neck of the woods, many are overweight and haggard looking by the age of 35 and even then they are still given the benefit of doubt. Black women are not given the benefit of doubt and are veiwed as stereotypes most come from tv. We need to show the most beautiful we have to offer, more variety, and less stereotypes when it comes to black actresses.

Leaveumthinking says,
When it comes to beauty that portrays them in the media/magazines/calenders/movies they pick the most beautiful they have to offer Sophia Loren, Kim Novak, Brigette Bardoe, Raquel Welch, Rita Hayworth, Jayne Mansfeild, Ava Gardner, Veronica Lake, the list goes on to their actresses/models of this day an age. The average white woman look nothing like these women. At least not in my neck of the woods, many are overweight and haggard looking by the age of 35 and even then they are still given the benefit of doubt. Black women are not given the benefit of doubt and are veiwed as stereotypes most come from tv. We need to show the most beautiful we have to offer, more variety, and less stereotypes when it comes to black actresses.

Why should Black women who live in America have to go to other countries to find acceptance? What good is being appreciated somewhere overseas when we live here. Other women of other races arent told to do so. They are appreciated right here. With this economy do you think most black women have extra money right now to go soul searching or man hunting or whatever it is you are suggesting?

If you don’t know what I am suggesting, then ask and don’t make assumptions. I suggested that black people, not just black women should travel because many black people are under the assumption that how they are treated here in America is how they will be treated all over the world and that is not the case. America is only one country. It is not the world. So what about the economy? Do you actually think I meant for black people to pack up and go some place like Europe or Brazil within the next two months or something? You make it seem as if I put some time limit on it or something. And no I didn’t mean for black women to go man hunting. Men all over the world. No one has to hunt to find them. The word acceptance is not in my previous post, so I don’t know where it came from in your post. Do not put words in my mouth.

First of all I dont need you to suggest shit to me nor did I ask for your advice. Don’t you make assumptions about how black people think they will be treated outside the US you’re not a mind reader. FYI people look down on black people in other places also. While in Mexico I was harrassed constantly by the police. My father traveled while in the US military and he wasn’t treated with respect, some countries/people are anti American in case you didnt know. My boyfriend has lived in Thailand, Japan, and S. Korea his family – him and his sibilings were looked down upon for being part black. So yes in some other countries blacks are treated similiar as here if not for being black then for being American. And yes I know there are places that aren’t so called anti black but what the hell does that have to do with our problems here? Unless black people are planning on moving there (which most are not) I dont see your point.
Yes I mentioned the economy. More blacks would travel if they had the income. And the blacks who make a decent income do travel. Believe it or not some blacks will probally never have enough money to travel the US let along to other countries. I hate when people tell black people especially grown ones what they should do.

“One thing I can say about white people is that they dont half step. When it comes to beauty that portrays them in the media/magazines/calenders/movies they pick the most beautiful they have to offer Sophia Loren, Kim Novak, Brigette Bardoe, Raquel Welch, Rita Hayworth, Jayne Mansfeild, Ava Gardner, Veronica Lake, the list goes on to their actresses/models of this day an age.”

I don’t think any of the above are that striking except the first and last (Sophia and Veronica). Jill Marie could’ve held her own in that era, IMO. But who are some white actresses of today that you think are beautiful (besides Angelina Jolie)?

don’t think any of the above are that striking except the first and last (Sophia and Veronica). Jill Marie could’ve held her own in that era, IMO. But who are some white actresses of today that you think are beautiful (besides Angelina Jolie)?

Based on the pics I seen, all of those women are much better looking than Jill. And if you don’t like them there about a hundred more of them so take your pic. I only find the white actresses of the past beautiful. Most white actresses of today are just okay looking face wise imo.

Some black men like Sophia Loren because she is thick (rolls eyes). Her stomach and thighs look a mess. I prefer a toned thin body anyday.

Sophia Loren and Angelina Jolie are the most beautiful white women I have ever seen grace the screen. The most beautiful women in hollywood are the ones from the past. Pam Grier is exceptional too. The actresses today just don’t cut it for me. They don’t have the grace and class.

I think it’s all about the stomach. It wasn’t a complete no-no to have a bit of a stomach fat and many women had it. But the desirable posture required to hide the stomach.

Because it’s really difficult to be thick, but only on right places (stomach is rarely seen as a “right place”, but it often goes with round hips and full breasts figure), you had to hide your stomach.

“Based on the pics I seen, all of those women are much better looking than Jill. And if you don’t like them there about a hundred more of them so take your pic.”

They’re just more “dolled up” as far as I can tell. If they were fresh from bed with no hair, make-up, etc, they would look more equal to her.

“I only find the white actresses of the past beautiful. Most white actresses of today are just okay looking face wise imo.”

So is that whites choose the “best” for their actresses or that the actresses of today don’t compare to the actresses of the past? I mean, there were beautiful “black” acresses of yore as well — Dorothy Dandridge, Diahann Carroll, Lena Horne, etc.

Jill is going to be in the next horse-racing competition with Tori Spelling and Sarah Jessica Parker. My money’s on Jill to win. The woman looks like used to fix cars, not cheerleading. There are many beautiful dark’skinned women in this world, but Jill Marie isn’t one of them.

Steve Tanton is a race divider or baiter trying to create division where none should be. As Black’s we are united but to further divide us by mixtures benefits the white race. They are already afraid of us banding together and standing against them, but now that the republican party is falling apart, if they they can further divide us, then President Obama will eventually fail.

Open your eyes and understand, though the one drop rule was inherently evil, it brought us together as a people that brought to fruition the Civil Right Act of 1964. THis is the act white politicians are now attacking.

There are so many beautiful black women of all ages in the entertainment field that one is bound to be forgotten or left off the list. For instant there is: Keshia Knight Pulliam, Tatyana Ali , Janet Jackson, Kent Masters King , LisaRaye, etc.. However, these women aren’t in the spotlight a great deal lately. It doesn’t mean that the other women on the list are more beautiful, it just means that it is hard to remember all the BBW in show biz.

“In “Harlem Night” she was the prostitute Sunshine who made Eddie Murphy want to leave his wife.”

Uh, did you actually see “Harlem Nights?” She made the number runner, Richie, leave his wife, not Eddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy was romancing Dominque La Rue, played by Jasmine Guy, Bugsy Calhoun’s woman. And you started off so well…Props to you for praising the sisters however.

Why the hell isn’t Beyonce on this list? She isn’t on any of the other “hottest black actresses” lists either. She is arguably the hottest woman in the world, and she isn’t even mentioned here? Half the woman you listed are barely even attractive! Talented and respected no doubt, but not hot.

tanton am sorry if u feel dt way abt d one drop rule. it is d white pple dt inventd it, in former times it was used 2 oppress those folks, thank God dt sumtin gud finally came out of it. so stop fussing. i think vanessa williams shud b there 2geda wit Nia long

Wait a second….what about Taraji P. Henson ? Did you guys forget about her ? She’s a very beautiful actress, I give her more props than nia long, check out hustle and flow even better yet check out I can do bad all by myself…the sister can sing. And just about can fit into many roles add her to your list….she deserve it.